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Edible Opulence

Gold-infused and gilded treats offer consumers unique dining experiences

Implications - Brands working with gold-infused and gilded food products are creating luxury goods that become part of a unique dining experience. Consumers of luxury goods desire the unique and unusual, and combining precious metals with culinary creations blends luxury and dining into an exceptional experience the consumer is unlikely to forget. Gilded foods and other explicitly opulent goods also boast wealth unabashedly, tying into the consumer need for status.
Workshop Question - How can you add a sense of luxury to your product or service to give it aspirational appeal?
Trend Themes
1. Gilded Foods - The trend of incorporating gold-infused edible items or gilded foods in the menus specifically to give customers extravagant dining experiences.
2. Luxury Edible Oil Infusions - The trend of infusing high-quality ingredients into olive oils to give them a unique, premium flavor and highlight luxury over cost-effectiveness.
3. 24-karate Treats - The trend of incorporating real gold leaf or 24 karat gold as toppings on various desserts such as donuts, ice cream, and popcorn to add a sense of opulence and luxury.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Food Industry - From gilded foods to premium edible oil infusions, luxury food professionals can incorporate high-quality ingredients and unique designs to create premium dining experiences.
2. Confectionary Industry - Incorporating real gold leaf or 24-karate gold as toppings on various desserts can help increase the perceived value of the confectionary products creating phenomenal eating experiences.
3. Tourism Industry - Businesses can add value to tourist destinations like temples, restaurants, or dessert bars by incorporating innovative, high-end yet accessible specialty foods such as gold leaf infused ice cream to give their customers unique and unforgettable dining experiences.
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